We Were Liars: Summer 17 is officially over on Beechwood Island, but that doesn’t mean the story has ended. There are still many secrets and emotions waiting to be uncovered. The world of the Sinclair family is far from perfect, and fans are eager to learn what happens next.
On June 18, We Were Liars, a TV show based on the popular mystery book by E. Lockhart, was released on Prime Video. The series stars Emily Alyn Lind as Cadence, the oldest grandchild in the wealthy Sinclair family. At first, the family appears perfect and happy, living in luxury on their private island. But as the story unfolds, a mysterious accident changes everything, showing that there are deep secrets hidden behind their smiles.
Set on Beechwood Island, just off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard, the show mixes beautiful summer vibes with a dark, emotional mystery. It includes romance, friendship, family drama, and unexpected twists, making it the perfect series to watch during the summer.
Season 1 ended with a shocking twist and a cliffhanger that left viewers full of questions. Now, fans are wondering if the show will return for a second season. If it does, who will come back to the island? And what direction will the story take next?
There’s still a lot to explore, especially with how the first season connects to the original book. While nothing is confirmed yet, fans are hopeful that more drama, mystery, and emotions will return to Beechwood Island in Season 2.
Is ‘We Were Liars’ renewed for a second season?
As of June 24, We Were Liars has not officially been renewed for a second season. However, the creators of the show, Julie Plec and Carina Adly MacKenzie, have both said they’re very interested in continuing the story. In fact, they added a cliffhanger at the end of Season 1 on purpose, to keep fans hooked and to show that there’s more story to tell.
In an interview with their sister site Swooon, Julie Plec explained that the ending was designed to leave the door open for more. She said, “Really, we just wanted the audience to know that the story didn’t have to be over. [They] know that there’s a party that can keep going if they’re enjoying themselves. So hopefully they did enjoy themselves and begged for more.”
The show has been a big success, not just on Prime Video but also on social media, where it’s been trending and getting lots of attention. Because of that, an announcement for Season 2 will likely come soon.
However, even if the show gets renewed, fans may have to wait a while. If all goes well, Season 2 will probably not be released until late 2026 or early 2027.
Would We Were Liars season 2 be based on a book?
Yes, if We Were Liars returns for Season 2, the new episodes will likely follow the storyline of Family of Liars, the second book in the same universe. While it’s not a direct continuation, it serves as a prequel, going back in time to explore the Sinclair family’s past. According to co-creator Julie Plec, this is the direction they’ve already been setting up. She shared that Family of Liars is “definitely” the path they’ve been hinting at.
In the book, the story is told from Carrie’s point of view, one of the Sinclair sisters, and is shared with her son, Johnny. This shift in perspective means Season 2 will likely focus more on the Sinclair sisters and their complicated relationships. As co-creator Carina Adly MacKenzie described it, it’s almost like telling “the Sinclair sister villain origin story,” showing the darker and more hidden sides of the women in the family.
One major mystery the second season could explore is what really happened to Rosemary, the youngest Sinclair sister. She was mentioned in Season 1 but not much was said about her. In Family of Liars, we learn that Rosemary drowned at just eight years old while under the care of a nanny. Carrie, who was very close to her sister, begins seeing Rosemary’s ghost throughout the story, an eerie and emotional part of the book.
This connection to the supernatural ties into the last scene of Season 1, where it’s revealed that Carrie can also see the ghost of her son, Johnny. That twist opens the door for even more haunting, emotional storytelling. So, it’s expected that Mamie Gummer, who plays Carrie, will have a much bigger role in Season 2 as her character’s past takes centre stage.
We Were Liars Season 2 cast speculations
Based on how We Were Liars Season 1 ended, especially that powerful final scene, and the expected influence from the prequel book Family of Liars, it’s almost certain that Mamie Gummer (who plays Carrie) and Joseph Zada (Johnny) will return in Season 2. Their characters are central to the story Family of Liars tells, and the setup in the finale strongly hints at a deeper dive into their past.
However, aside from Carrie and Johnny, it’s still unclear which other members of the Sinclair family, or any supporting characters, will be coming back for the second season. The original book Family of Liars takes place decades earlier and doesn’t feature Cadence or most of the characters from Season 1, since it’s more focused on the previous generation.
That said, there’s hope for fans of the current cast. In their interview with Swooon, the show’s creators explained that even though the next season may lean heavily into the past, they’re not ready to leave the present-day story behind. Carina Adly MacKenzie shared, “We do love our present-day cast. We wouldn’t want them to go anywhere either.” This suggests that Season 2 could include a mix of past and present timelines, allowing the audience to learn about the family’s history while also continuing Cadence’s journey.
So while the full cast list for Season 2 hasn’t been confirmed yet, it looks like we’ll be getting both familiar faces and new characters as the Sinclair family story expands.
What happened at the end of We Were Liars Season 1?
At the end of We Were Liars Season 1, a heartbreaking truth is finally revealed. Cadence finds out that she played a part in the fire that destroyed Clairmont, the Sinclair family’s grand estate, and even worse, that fire killed the people she loved most: her cousins Mirren (played by Esther McGregor), Johnny, and her close friend and first love, Gat (played by Shubham Maheshwari).
All season long, Cadence has been struggling with memory loss. She couldn’t remember how she ended up in the ocean or how she hurt her head. Slowly, pieces of the puzzle come together. We learn that on the night of the fire, she went back inside the burning house to grab her grandmother’s black pearl necklace. Without knowing that Cadence had already gotten out safely, Gat went in to try and save her. Sadly, Cadence survived, but the other Liars didn’t.
This chilling twist means that Cadence had been speaking to the ghosts of her cousins and Gat all summer, not realising they had died. She had been searching for answers from them, only to discover they were no longer alive.
The final scene adds another layer of emotion and mystery. We see Carrie (played by Mamie Gummer), who is now back with Ed (Rahul Kohli) and struggling with old habits again, staring into space as she sees Johnny’s ghost. This haunting moment mirrors the beginning of Family of Liars, the prequel novel, where Carrie sees the ghost of her younger sister. When Carrie tells Johnny she thought he had already left, he quietly responds, “I don’t think I can.”
This closing line hints that the weight of guilt, grief, and unfinished emotions still lingers, not just for Cadence but for Carrie too. And it sets the stage for a second season filled with emotional healing, family secrets, and perhaps even more ghostly visits.
